Category Archives: Featured

Hockey Wins for Gremlins, Kings - Saturday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School In high school hockey last night... Houghton shaded Hartland 2-1 in overtime. Jack Sayen scored for the Gremlins in regulation,...
Todd Overbeek Dec 20, 2025

CopperDog invites kids, new volunteers, and a special guest to dog sled rides in the park
The tiny village continues its month-long Christmas celebration Saturday with activities throughout the community. Residents will finish last-minute shopping while some visit the Keweenaw National His...
Thomas Fournier Dec 19, 2025

Pistons Fall in OT - Friday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School Mother Nature wiped out much of last night's high school sports schedule... The Jeffers hockey game at Manistique was postponed...
Todd Overbeek Dec 19, 2025

Jacob Kempainen Pleads Guilty in Murder of Grandfather
Jacob Kempainen has pleaded guilty to reduced charges for his role in the death of his grandfather. Alvin Kempainen was murdered in his home on December 18, 2023. Jacob, 22, and his mother, Margaret K...
Todd Overbeek Dec 18, 2025

Long-time LBFE volunteer earns recognition, encourages others to volunteer in the Copper Country
For nearly two decades Dave Wiitanen has helped Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly in the copper country. And now he's earned recognition for his service. Recently Wiitanen was awarded Copper Shor...
Thomas Fournier Dec 18, 2025

Boys Hoops Wins for Gremlins, Hornets - Thursday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School In boys basketball last night... Houghton raced past Ontonagon 71-35. The Gremlins were up by just three points at halftime, bu...
Todd Overbeek Dec 18, 2025

Copper Country Snowsports Club earn places on the podium at pre-season event in Canada
Copper Country Snowsports Club skiers place earn a place at the podium during a recent competition in Canada. Recently the Copper Country Snowsports Club was included in a race in Searchmont, Canada, ...
Thomas Fournier Dec 17, 2025

Keweenaw Heartlands Project celebrates significant steps forward in 2025 toward the ultimate goal
The Keweenaw Heartland project celebrates major milestone accomplishment in 2025. Since late 2022 The Nature Conservancy has been working closely with community partners and the public to prepare to t...
Thomas Fournier Dec 17, 2025

MI-TRALE encourage new members attend first meeting in 2026
MI-TRALE supports the community and hopes the community supports the organization. MI-TRALE recently participated in Ontonagon 2025 Christmas Parade. The group's float was led by MI-TRALE treasurer Da...
Thomas Fournier Dec 17, 2025

Michigan State Police Eighth District awards employee of the year to officers and support staff
Michigan State Police announced officers in the Eighth District to earn employee of the year awards. On Monday the Michigan State Police Eighth District, that encompasses the entire Upper Peninsula, a...
Thomas Fournier Dec 17, 2025






